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oedema vs giant hives

giant hives vs oedema

oedema and giant hives both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oedema Yes No No No
giant hives Yes No No No
As nouns, giant hives is a hyponym of oedema; that is, giant hives is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oedema:
  • oedema: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
  • giant hives: recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
oedema (noun) giant hives (noun)
swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
Difference between oedema and giant hives

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